Liverpool confirm Diogo Jota shirt retirement, watch the video 🎥 | OneFootball

Liverpool released a statement on Friday (11) confirming that they will be retiring the number 20 jersey, which was worn by Diogo Jota.

The number will no longer be used on the men's first team, women's team, or youth divisions.

According to the club, the decision was made after consulting with Jota's wife, Rute, and the Portuguese player's family.

Liverpool also posted a video on social media to mark the jersey's retirement.

Watch below:

Liverpool's statement announcing the retirement of the number 20 jersey

Jota and his brother, André Silva, died in a car accident on the 3rd.

They were on a road near the city of Cernadilla, Spain, when the vehicle left the road and caught fire after crashing.

On the same day, Liverpool had already announced that they would "immortalize" the jersey worn by the Portuguese player, without giving further details about the tribute.

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